From passenger vessel to barge — everything under one roof
Newbuilding, conversion and repair from a single source — designed in 3D CAD, built in our own building halls in Derben.
Every vessel has its own requirements — and a character of its own. Bridge clearances, berthing conditions, catering. With decades of experience and deep knowledge of the industry, we are at your side.
A newbuilding or a conversion is a significant event for any shipowner. We are glad to come on board with you — because a personal impression counts. We configure and simulate your individual wishes with modern 3D CAD technology until every detail is right.
Guided by our engineering team, independent and unmistakable designs and sustainable vessel concepts take shape — in steel just as in aluminium.
Our range of services
Passenger & restaurant vessels
Elegant excursion and restaurant vessels in steel and aluminium — individually designed, guided by our engineering team.
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Work vessels
Robust and long-lasting, equipped with crane, spud pole gear, ramps and survey technology.
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Conversion, restoration & refit
Design, modernisation and refit of used vessels — right up to a restaurant vessel made from a towed barge.
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Repair & maintenance
Back in service quickly: steel and aluminium work, repairs to hull and on-board systems — on the Elbe and the Elbe-Havel canal.
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Barges & pontoons
Reliable lighters and working platforms for hydraulic engineering — solidly built to measure.
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Hybrid & electric propulsion
Future-proof propulsion — quiet, low in emissions and honoured with the Inland Navigation Innovation Award.
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The AquaCabrio
Our own development: the pleasure of a sun deck, and a roof that closes in seconds when it rains.
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Two covered building halls, each 50 metres long and 18 metres wide, a separate hall for stainless steel work, two outfitting quays and our own slipway for vessels up to 75 metres — all on the Parey canal, reachable on your own keel via the Elbe and the Elbe-Havel canal.
Frequently asked questions about our services
What services does Schiffswerft Bolle offer?
Newbuilding, conversion and repair under one roof: passenger and restaurant vessels, work and government vessels as well as barges and pontoons — plus restoration, interior fit-out and the retrofitting of hybrid and electric propulsion.
Does the shipyard build in steel or aluminium?
In both. The entire steel construction runs under a roof through to the finished coating — never on the slipway. A separate hall is available for aluminium and stainless steel work.
Can I have my vessel converted to electric or hybrid propulsion?
Yes. The old diesel engine comes out and an electric or hybrid drive with battery storage goes in — including classification and commissioning, planned independently of any manufacturer. Examples are the MS Havelglück (converted 2024) and the SUNliner (converted 2022) on the propulsion page.
Who does Schiffswerft Bolle build for?
For shipping companies and passenger operators — such as Prague Boats, Weiße Flotte Potsdam and Reederei Lüdicke — and for waterways and shipping authorities, for whom work and survey vessels such as the Emmerich class are built.
Tell us about your vision.
From the 3D design to the naming ceremony, everything is created here in Derben — design, steel and aluminium construction, fit-out and acceptance from a single source.